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The best MTB trails in Essex

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Mountain biking in Essex is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of East Of England. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: October 11, 2025

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1. Complete Epping Forest loop from Loughton

15.2km

01:05

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Brentwood to Pole's Wood loop

28.5km

01:37

220m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Lea Valley loop from Harlow Town

32.4km

02:11

210m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Dirt tracks south of Saffron Waldon

43.3km

03:03

340m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Danbury Common loop from Maldon

23.7km

01:35

160m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6. High Cross loop from Harlow

47.8km

03:34

390m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Braintree BMX track loop

27.5km

01:38

140m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Loughton to Hainault Forest & Fairlop Waters loop

32.2km

02:13

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Great Dunmow trails loop

35.9km

02:19

250m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Chalkney Woods loop from Halsted

23.3km

01:36

200m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in Essex

1. Complete Epping Forest loop from Loughton

2. Brentwood to Pole's Wood loop

3. Lea Valley loop from Harlow Town

4. Dirt tracks south of Saffron Waldon

5. Danbury Common loop from Maldon

6. High Cross loop from Harlow

7. Braintree BMX track loop

8. Loughton to Hainault Forest & Fairlop Waters loop

9. Great Dunmow trails loop

10. Chalkney Woods loop from Halsted

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